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Need some tips on transition from long to short arm cast?
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Your Orthopod will -: Decide when you change from la to a sa cast. This will allow you to start moving the stiff elbow joint. Do regular elbow motion exercises to increase the range of motion (rom). Initially it might be uncomfortable, but persevere with it and that will improve as will the rom. One migh tneed some nsaids for the discomfort. Heed your orthopod's advice. Good luck.
Answered 12/27/2013
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